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9th of april and theyed the -- said the election, after a year, was a fair election and they are supposed to within an immediate timeline start negotiation far contract with the union. it's the law of the land. and instead the company refused to, they sent a letter to the union declining the union's request for bargaining late in the month of april, the union then filed a complaint against the employer in may, and the investigation by the labor board had started that point. the problem is without the teeth of nlrb, to this day, three years after starting the process, the workers who voted to form a qune still don't have that right to the union that they have by the law of the land in this country. because of what's happened with the nlrb. simply, we have to do something to fix this. we have to make sure that the president can appoint the people that he has to appoint to the nlrb and that those appointments are confirmed so that they can do their valid, prescribed by law jobs to ensewer that workers have that right to unions when they vote on that. we know if you had the employee free choi
9th of april and theyed the -- said the election, after a year, was a fair election and they are supposed to within an immediate timeline start negotiation far contract with the union. it's the law of the land. and instead the company refused to, they sent a letter to the union declining the union's request for bargaining late in the month of april, the union then filed a complaint against the employer in may, and the investigation by the labor board had started that point. the problem is...
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it's about the oath we took as an elected official that we would serve our communities, that we would come here and make a difference. so congressman bera, for me, it's about standing strong and saying to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, join us, join us and make a difference -- in making a difference to help our seniors and to protect and to save medicare. and that's my message and my story. nd i yield back. mr. bera: thank you to my colleague from the great state of ohio. that's why we're asking folks today to share their stories. we'd love to hear your story about how medicare has affected you or a family member or a friend. share it on facebook or twitter. we want to hear those stories. this body needs to hear those stories. this body needs to make sure when we're taking votes we're voting understanding those stories. you know, as a doctor, i took oath to do good, to do no harm. well, if medicare becomes a voucher program, it will do irrep ribble harm -- irrepairable harm to millions of americans. the reason i'm on the floor today is to talk about the good that medicare h
it's about the oath we took as an elected official that we would serve our communities, that we would come here and make a difference. so congressman bera, for me, it's about standing strong and saying to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, join us, join us and make a difference -- in making a difference to help our seniors and to protect and to save medicare. and that's my message and my story. nd i yield back. mr. bera: thank you to my colleague from the great state of ohio. that's why...
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we can do better for the american people, election after election torques scare women -- to scare them with the looming programs they depend on. yet we know those disability insurance program, already out of money, mr. speaker, the medicare program which my mom and dad depend, going out of business in 2023. the social security retirement program, mr. speaker, not enough money to fund future promises. we have a chance to either ignore those promises or embrace those challenges. i will tell you we do not have a crisis in this country. we have an opportunity in this country to do the things that we have long known we needed to do. in 1983, mr. speaker, republicans and democrats came together, extended the life of social security program, provided certainty and security for another generation of america's seniors. we have an opportunity tomorrow to do the same thing to the medicare program or to kick the can down the road and ensure uncertainty, crisis, fear in yet another generation of americans who depend upon these programs. i urge all my colleagues, mr. speaker, support this rule that
we can do better for the american people, election after election torques scare women -- to scare them with the looming programs they depend on. yet we know those disability insurance program, already out of money, mr. speaker, the medicare program which my mom and dad depend, going out of business in 2023. the social security retirement program, mr. speaker, not enough money to fund future promises. we have a chance to either ignore those promises or embrace those challenges. i will tell you...
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the nominee to spend general election money sooner." to facilitate that, they recommend an earlier convention. so no more august conventions. our convention planning commission will be tasked with finding the optimal date, in addition to improving financing, security, logistics, site selection, and the overall program. we will also take additional steps to make the primary process shorter. everything i'm announcing today costs money. i've already talked to our donors about much of it. raising money isn't always the easiest task, but i can report great excitement on their part. they are supportive of these big changes and clear goals, and we'll be partnering with them to form donor councils that will raise the funds needed for implementation. i want to ensure we're spending their money wisely. so we'll foster competition among vendors and providers to get the best and brightest talent on our side. this is just the beginning of an unprecedented effort. the learning process doesn't stop today. we will continue the listening sessions and ke
the nominee to spend general election money sooner." to facilitate that, they recommend an earlier convention. so no more august conventions. our convention planning commission will be tasked with finding the optimal date, in addition to improving financing, security, logistics, site selection, and the overall program. we will also take additional steps to make the primary process shorter. everything i'm announcing today costs money. i've already talked to our donors about much of it....
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doip's university new york 1960 he was elected in this chamber and served seven terms before being elected governor of new york in 1974, a position he held until 1981. the governor is widely remembered for his steady hand in new york city's economic crisis during which he brought many competing interests together to forge compromise on difficult issues. he also instituted improvements for the mental health community of new york state. a born story teller with a quick wit and boundless charm, he was a new yorker to the core. i am honored to have this opportunity to remember a former member of the body as well as new york's 51st goverpblor who throughout his career led with distinction and compassion. i look forward to next month's ceremony recognizing his service in world war ii. with that, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the time of the gentleman has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? without objection, so ordered. >> mr. speaker, the path to prosperity budget on the floor this week reafirms that house republicans are the only ones in washingt
doip's university new york 1960 he was elected in this chamber and served seven terms before being elected governor of new york in 1974, a position he held until 1981. the governor is widely remembered for his steady hand in new york city's economic crisis during which he brought many competing interests together to forge compromise on difficult issues. he also instituted improvements for the mental health community of new york state. a born story teller with a quick wit and boundless charm, he...
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he's currently serving his fourth term in elected office as county treasurer. he worked with many civic organizations and within the republican party, committee chairman and member of the eighth district central committee. his public service and civic engagement have been a means by which martin has improved the lives around him. his dedication and service led former indiana governor to name him an honor for distinguished service. while his public service has been distinguished, martin is probably best known for his fellowship, kind heart and sense of humility. he's never met an enemy and is the first to extend a helping hand. i'm here to honor martin's history of service and a history to which we owe a debt of gratitude. god bless you, martin. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady from california is recognized for one minute. ms. chu: $2,000, $2,000 is what you will lo
he's currently serving his fourth term in elected office as county treasurer. he worked with many civic organizations and within the republican party, committee chairman and member of the eighth district central committee. his public service and civic engagement have been a means by which martin has improved the lives around him. his dedication and service led former indiana governor to name him an honor for distinguished service. while his public service has been distinguished, martin is...
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and i think all of our constituents know that is not what they elect us to do. they want to see an even playing field for all. they want everyone, everyone in this country to have a fair shot. you compare tax reform and the position we take in our budget to that which the other side is proposing in this body and the one across the capitol, i think it's very clear. higher taxes without the reforms necessary, versus what we are trying to do, which is even the playing field, giving everybody a fair shot to go and earn success. the choice is very clear, mr. chairman. that our budget provides certainty for the future, for the moms and dads out there, who are desperate to know that we are doing our job in washington on their behalf. that we are going to address this fiscal situation so that they can get on about their lives and can see their kids have a better education, so they can have access to health care that they have come to know and for those who don't have the health care, can actually have a system that will lower costs and provide real prospects for quality
and i think all of our constituents know that is not what they elect us to do. they want to see an even playing field for all. they want everyone, everyone in this country to have a fair shot. you compare tax reform and the position we take in our budget to that which the other side is proposing in this body and the one across the capitol, i think it's very clear. higher taxes without the reforms necessary, versus what we are trying to do, which is even the playing field, giving everybody a...
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it's no surprise that this message lost the election that we just had. it was put in front of the people, they said we will have none of it. but the american people do want what's in the back-to-work budget. the -- gallup released a poll that confirms what you and i i already know, that is that the american people want jobs, not austerity. 72%, mr. speaker, of americans said that they support putting people back to work, repairing our nation's infrastructure, including a majority of republicans. now, the fact is that the back-to-work budget is about putting people back to work. as me and the speaker agree, it's not the moment where we need to clamp down on debt, it's the moment we need to put americans back to work. and so, look, which budget meets the test? the progressive caucus budget invests in a level of the american society of civil engineers says is needed to close the infrastructure gap. the republican budget cuts transportation by 20%. mr. speaker, it's time to get back to work and let's pass the back-to-work budget. i yield back. the chair: the
it's no surprise that this message lost the election that we just had. it was put in front of the people, they said we will have none of it. but the american people do want what's in the back-to-work budget. the -- gallup released a poll that confirms what you and i i already know, that is that the american people want jobs, not austerity. 72%, mr. speaker, of americans said that they support putting people back to work, repairing our nation's infrastructure, including a majority of...